Somehow that doesn’t surprise me, and I realized that it takes the same mindset, drive, and motivation to succeed at either. Here are some tips for achieving success with both:

In a recent interview I did with celebrity fitness trainer Gunnar Peterson for my podcast, Renegade Millionaire, he told me it’s best to begin by making small, sustainable changes. “Start with simple workouts, build slowly,” Gunnar advises.

Will Ontiveros, who was a contestant and a fan favorite on E! Network’s Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian, agrees. “Take baby steps and drink more water,” he said in an interview for my podcast. He was paired with Gunnar on the show and has lost more than 60 pounds so far!

And those “baby steps” also apply when it comes to saving money: even modest amounts, set aside regularly and increased gradually, will help with emergency expenses, paying off credit cards or saving for retirement. If you don’t have a retirement account, think about opening a Roth or Traditional IRA. Your financial advisor or bank can help you link your bank account to your IRA to automate your monthly savings.

Use apps: Gunnar recommends “gymGo” it is a two-way mobile app and online fitness-training platform that lets you find and work out with a trainer right where you are. It is like small group personal training. For finances, try Intuit’s Mint, which is available for IOS, Android, and Windows. It allows you to link your personal finances to your bank and craft individualized budget plans that are tailored for your budget and income. Although you will need to spend some time setting up the app, Mint is an optimal way to take charge of your finances, whether it be keeping track of how much you've spent on movie tickets last week or how much money you are allocating toward your retirement fund.

Write down and track your progress daily. Gunnar takes notes on his phone (as random thoughts come into his mind). “Fitness is a journey that lasts a lifetime”, says Will Ontiveros. Gunnar agrees, "You should be doing something for your body every day. One day it could be a high-intensity class and the next it could be as simple as a 20-minute walk with the dog.” Download simple budget worksheets online that can help you do this with your finances.

Will Ontiveros, and Gunnar Peterson of E! Network’s Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian

This goes for your retirement savings as well--time is money. Get savvy on tax-deferred /tax-sheltered savings. The investments offered if you have a 401K at work. The earlier you start investing for retirement, the more your money will grow. If your employer offers a retirement contribution match, maximize it and have it come out of your paycheck automatically. Otherwise, you’re leaving “free money” on the table. Likewise, max out your personal retirement account. Meet with your financial advisor early in 2018 to make any needed adjustments to your retirement savings rates.

I have an additional recommendation when it comes to just finances. The Trump tax changes that kicked in on January 1st are complex, so plan to meet with your financial advisorsoon to see how those changes can affect your tax strategy and your financial planning.